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So my tb is positive and i went to the doctors on april 28 for an x-ray. how long should i wait for the results?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Very shortly: It doesn't take too much time to read and report on the x-ray . So hopefully within the next couple of days.

Dr Swope agreed

Answered 8/25/2015

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A member asked:

So my tb is positive and i went to the doctors on april 28 for an x-ray. how long should i wait for the results?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Swope agreed

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